Maricar Reyes says she is not ABS-CBN's favorite star

From appearing in print ads and TV commercials, Maricar Reyes decided to venture into acting in 2008 via the teleserye I Love Betty La Fea where she played John Lloyd Cruz’s ex-girlfriend. Since then, Maricar has become one of the most visible faces on TV, with the teleseryes Precious Hearts Romances presents Bud Brothers, Lovers in Paris, and Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo, and movies And I Love You So, and Miss You Like Crazy.

Now that she has another teleserye, Imortal starring John Lloyd and Angel Locsin, there have been speculations that Maricar is ABS-CBN management’s favorite star. But she told reporters who visited the set of Imortal that she would like to believe that her home network is entrusting her with big projects because she really has the talent. “Sana naman [nabibigyan ako ng mga projects] kasi marunong din akong umarte. Sana, he he he. But you can’t please everybody. I’m praying that I get to prove myself.”

Maricar added that there’s no reason for other Kapamilya stars to be envious of her. She shared that so far everybody she had worked with has been very nice to her. “Maybe I’ve just been very lucky kasi so far ang mga nakakatrabaho ko are so professional, so nice. Wala pa naman akong nami meet na hindi nice.”

Having been named as the Best New Female TV Personality by the PMPC Star Awards, Maricar has so far received encouraging reviews for her acting. She credits this to the directors and actors who inspire her to deliver a raving performance. Maricar also talked about how her Imortal co-stars John Lloyd and Angel are inspiring her to become a better actor. “Nakaka-intimidate sila. Kaya nga kinakabahan pa rin ako every time makakasama ko sila sa eksena. Pero napaka friendly rin nila at very professional. Siguro nakakahawa kasi sila. Kapag nakita mo silang umarte, sila na agad ‘yung mga characters nila. Hindi na sila sina Angel at John Lloyd. Ang galing nila. Sana mahawa ako, ha ha ha!”

The model-turned-actress expressed her excitement that with Imortal, she gets to play a character that is different from the ones she had done before. “Napakasaya ko kasi sa awa ng Diyos na bless na naman ako ng isa pang project. Nakakatuwa rin na kakaiba ito sa mga roles na ginawa ko dati. May pagka kontrabida ako this time kaya medyo mapaglalaruan ko ‘yung character. Isa akong bampira dito, si Samantha. Anak siya ng isang lead vampire.”